Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli

Here’s a delicious, well-balanced meal: Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli — simple enough for a weeknight, elegant enough for guests. 🍋🧈🐟🥔🥦
It’s bright, buttery, and satisfying!

🐟 Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4):

For the salmon:

• 2–4 salmon fillets (skin-on or off, 5–6 oz each)

• Salt & black pepper

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• Optional: ½ tsp paprika or crushed red pepper flakes

• Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

• Lemon slices, for serving

For the roasted veggies:

• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• Optional: garlic powder or Italian seasoning

🔥 Instructions:

1. Roast the Potatoes & Broccoli:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

• On a baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasoning. Roast for 15 minutes.

• Add broccoli to the pan, toss with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and seasonings. Roast everything for another 15–20 minutes, until golden and tender.

2. Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce:

• In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and optional paprika or chili flakes.

3. Cook the Salmon:

Option 1 – Oven-baked (recommended for ease):

• Line a second baking sheet or push veggies aside.

• Place salmon fillets skin-side down, brush with lemon butter sauce, and bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes, or until opaque and flaky.

Option 2 – Pan-seared (for crispy skin):

• Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high.

• Add a bit of oil, place salmon skin-side down, and sear for 4–5 minutes. Flip, add lemon butter sauce, and cook another 2–3 minutes, basting as it finishes.

4. Serve:

• Plate salmon with roasted potatoes and broccoli.

• Spoon extra lemon butter sauce over everything, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.

📝 Tips & Swaps:

• Use asparagus or green beans instead of broccoli.

• Swap salmon for trout, cod, or chicken breast.

• Add a drizzle of honey to the lemon butter for a sweet contrast.